BioBusiness

Biotech patent decisions before the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister's commitment to innovation will shape the future of life sciences protection in Canada.

In September 2003, Sweden's biotechnology sector recorded a striking achievement. Amgen, the world's largest biotechnology company, announced plans to acquire exclusive rights to Biovitrum's small-molecule enzyme inhibitors for the treatment of metabolic diseases.

As the various industry sectors expand drug discovery and development activities, there will be more direct competition as well as opportunities for collaboration.

BioPharm International and Tefen Ltd. have teamed up to provide you with information and tools from the BioPharma Operations Excellence Consortium.

Biopharmaceutical manufacturers face many bioprocessing concerns including safety, flexibility, maintenance, capacity, capital investment, and process costs. Disposable products can reduce some of the burden.